英语
本试题卷共 8 页。全卷满分 150 分,考试用时 120 分钟。
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第一部分 听力(共两节,满分 30 分)
第一节(共 5 小题;每小题 1.5 分,满分 7.5 分)
听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Why does the man talk to the woman
A. To cancel a visit. B. To express thanks. C. To make an appointment.
2. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A travel plan. B. A cycling club. C. A sports team.
3. What do the speakers agree to do
A. Find a full-time job. B. Talk to their teacher. C. Collect for the library.
4. What is the probable relationship between Matt and the man
A. Workmates. B. Strangers. C. Classmates.
5. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. At a restaurant. B. In a museum. C. At a shop.
第二节(共 15 小题;每小题 1.5 分,满分 22.5 分)
听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题 5 秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第 6 段材料,回答第 6、7 题。
6. What is the man’s morning routine
A. Switching off the phone. B. Having a morning playlist. C. Setting the alarm 10 minutes early.
7. How does the woman get to school
A. By bus. B. By bike. C. On foot.
听第 7 段材料,回答第 8 至 10 题,
8. What is the man’s attitude towards going to cookery demonstrations
A. Uninterested. B. Supportive. C. Unclear.
9. What makes the speakers give up choosing the street dance class
A. The fees. B. The location. C. The age limit.
10. What will the speakers do on Saturday
A. Plant trees. B. Attend a concert. C. See sporting events.
听第 8 段材料,回答第 11 至 13 题。
11. Where were the first fireworks invented according to most historians
A China. B. India. C. Syria.
12. How did fireworks change by putting powder inside bamboo
A. They became brighter. B. They grew higher. C. They sounded louder.
13. What were the Italian fireworks made in the 1800s like
A. More colorful. B. Bigger. C. Safer.
听第 9 段材料,回答第 14 至 17 题。
14. Why did the man go to Brighton
A. To conduct an interview. B. To look for a job. C. To see his sister.
15. How did Clare’s father react to the idea of opening a restaurant
A. Doubtfully. B. Favorably. C. Angrily.
16. Why is Clare’s mother important to the business
A. She’s patient. B. She’s experienced. C. She’s knowledgeable.
17. What does Lucy do
A. An accountant. B. A cook. C. A waitress.
听第 10 段材料,回答第 18 至 20 题。
18. Which subject did the speaker perform badly last year
A. Geography. B. Biology. C. Physics.
19. What is the speaker learning
A. How to grow fruit.
B. How to water tomato plants.
C. How to protect vegetables from insects.
20. What is the speaker’s assignment
A. Finishing an essay. B. Collecting some data. C. Interviewing a volunteer.
第二部分 阅读(共两节,满分 50 分)
第一节(共 15 小题;每小题 2.5 分,满分 37.5 分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Bookshelf
The folklore of Birds
By Alison Davies
Published by Leaping Hare Press, priced 12.99 hardback
In the book from the Catholic belief that barnacle geese (鹅) were actually fish to the Ancient Greek tale of Ceyx and Halcyone who were changed into kingfishers after death, our flying friends have given rise to a rich body of old stories. With curious facts coupled with beautiful illustrations, it is an interesting read for the birdwatchers.
The Little Book of Gardening
By Simon Zonenblick
Published by Summerdale, priced 7.99 paperback
Whether you’re a complete beginner or wanting to improve your existing skills, this book will help you to manage common garden challenges. This 125-page book may be pocket-sized but is packed with information on insects, diseases, how to plan a garden and tailor your gardening activities to suit your lifestyle. This is the ideal companion on your gardening journey.
Tourism in Britain: An Illustrated History
By Peter Robinson
Published by Amberley Publishing, priced 15.99 paperback
This book explores Britain’s rich cultural heritage and looks at some of Britain’s best-known attractions and takes readers on a journey of exploration to some lesser-known places with fascinating histories. Illustrated throughout, the book features a fascinating selection of rarely seen photographs from the Victorian period to the early 21st century.
Wonderlands: British Garden Designers at Home
By Clare Coulson
Published by Quadrille, priced 40 hardback
From Dan Pearson’s biodiversity garden in the Somerset Hills to Arabella Lennox-Boyd’s awe-inspiring garden in Lancashire, Wonderlands showcases the astonishing private gardens of 18 leading landscape architects and garden designers. With amazing photography by Eva Nemeth, it offers a rare look into the inventive ways that these designers work their own gardens.
1. What do Alison Davies’ book and Clare Coulson’s book have in common
A. Amazing photos. B. Hardback version.
C. Publishing press. D. British cultural focus.
2. What does Tourism in Britain: An Illustrated History feature
A. Bird folks. B. Historical photos.
C. Gardening guide. D. Architect interviews.
3. Which book is most likely to attract landscape architects
A. Wonderlands: British Garden Designers at Home. B. Tourism in Britain: An Illustrated History.
C. The Little Book of Gardening. D. The folklore of Birds.
B
I find sharing my barn — a room for keeping my animals — with swallows (燕) a stressful yet favored experience. Each time I enter the barn, swallows scream out, forcing me to turn sideways wildly in panic to avoid collisions (碰撞). These overreactions risk pulled muscles, injured ankles, or hit heads.
I often wonder: if swallows can fly to and from South Africa, finding last year’s nests, why can’t they adapt to my barn-entering routine I insist I’ve never done anything to threaten them, and quiet coexistence would benefit us all.
I prefer swallows to fly out on my entry. Their flying about in my vision disturbs me. This year, a pair returned early, on March 30th, observing their house during lambing—much to the mother sheep’s annoyance, as they put up with frequent fly-pasts mid-birth.
Swallows seek unsafe nesting spots. One year, they nested sensibly on a disused wooden support. But for their second nest, they built on a flat, unsupported wall, which I thought “unengineered”. Last year, the situation worsened. Instead of the typical cup-shaped mud nest, they constructed a flatter, straw-cobbled structure on the ledge (壁架) above an inner doorway. This design failed to contain the chickens as a cup would, leaving them in constant danger of falling out and then suffering an eight-foot drop onto the concrete.
This year, I anxiously awaited the nest’s location. Hoping they’d pick the wooden support, I was worried when they chose the ledge. Now, entering the barn brings “double danger”: first, ducking and diving to avoid head-on swallow collisions; second, nervously walking under the nest, praying the chickens stay put and don’t fall to the floor.
Sharing the barn with swallows is clearly an experience to value. But honestly, I doubt they grasp how totally nervous it feels for me, a human, going through these daily interactions.
4. What is the author’s main problem when entering the barn
A. Swallows’ wild attack. B. Swallows’ loud screams.
C. Cleaning up swallow droppings. D. Risking injury while avoiding swallows.
5. What can be inferred about the swallows’ nesting choices
A. They never reuse old nests. B. They sometimes pick risky locations.
C. They prefer building nests near sheep. D. They can easily adapt to human routines.
6. Why was the author worried this year
A. The chickens in the nest grew too fast. B. There were more swallows than before.
C. Swallows chose an unsafe nesting place again. D. The mother sheep couldn’t tolerate the swallows.
7. What is the author’s overall attitude towards swallows
A. Complicated. B. Doubtful. C. Annoyed. D. Ignorant.
C
The amount of spent lithium-ion (锂离子) batteries that need handling is expected to increase from an estimate of 900,000 metric tons this year to 20.5 million metric tons by 2040, according to a report released by the United Nations Development Program last September.
With consumer markets and waste piles both growing rapidly, Yue Gao, a chemist at Fudan University in Shanghai, and his group anticipated a rising demand for longer-life lithium-ion batteries. An electric vehicle (EV) battery usually reaches the end of its lifetime, or when its capacity drops below 80 percent of its original level, after about eight to 10 years. The battery accounts for around 40 percent of the cost of the entire vehicle.
They used an artificial intelligence model trained on the rules of chemistry. They fed it a database of electrochemical reactions and had it look for molecules (分子) that would meet their requirements, such as mixing well in an electrolyte solution and being relatively cheap to produce. The model recommended three candidates, and the team identified one of them, a salt called LiSO2CF3, as ideal.
The researchers tested this lithium-ion salt by mixing it in an electrolyte solution, which allows ions to pass between a cell’s positive and negative terminals (端子). Gao likens this to giving a human patient an Ⅳ (输液). “If we can give a shot to a sick person to help them recover,” he says, “why can’t we have a magic medicine for dead batteries, too ”
Gao and his colleagues found that the chemical mixture could significantly prolong the lifespan of a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cell. An LFP battery that powers an EV can typically be charged and then discharged about 2,000 times before it is considered “dead” (when its capacity is below the 80 percent mark). By adding the electrolyte whenever the battery neared that point, the team was able to restore most of the cell’s capacity each time — and it carried on working almost as well as a new battery. By the end of the experiment, the cell regained 96 percent capacity after nearly 12,000 charge-discharge cycles.
8. What motivated the Gao group to develop the new battery technology
A. The limited supply of lithium resources.
B. The high cost of recycling used batteries.
C. The small capacity of current EV batteries.
D. The increasing demand for longer-lasting batteries.
9. Why did the researchers use an artificial intelligence model
A. To speed up the battery charging process.
B. To calculate the cost of producing new batteries.
C. To select suitable molecules for battery improvement.
D. To analyze the environmental impact of battery waste.
10. What does the underlined word “likens” in paragraph 4 probably mean
A. Compares. B. removes. C. Attaches. D. Improves.
11. What change will the technology probably bring about
A. Updated EV batteries lasting forever. B. Cost decrease in producing LiSO2CF3.
C. Less frequency of EV battery replacement. D. Traditional LFP batteries off the market.
D
In 2014, Harvard and the University of Virginia researchers had people sit alone with thoughts for 15 minutes, with a painful shock button as the only distraction (分心的事). Nearly half pressed it, even those who’d said they’d pay to avoid shocks. This showed people often prefer doing over thinking—minds may wander to unwanted places otherwise.
Today, smartphones are modern “shock buttons”. They break up boredom instantly, offering escape in quiet or anxious moments. While not always bad (too much thinking is unhealthy), they’ve made avoiding unwanted mind-wandering easy. Most use phones to fill stillness, relying on similar screen-based distractions.
Smartphones also push “productivity” muters (通勤者) once stared out windows or read; now, they catch up on emails to avoid guilt. But “doing nothing” isn’t a waste, because minds work hard then. What happens to half-formed thoughts when we instantly pull out phones
Psychologists see boredom as useful. Like hunger, it signals a need for change. Erin Westgate says we get bored if tasks don’t engage or seem meaningless. Sudoku games can absorb without meaning; a repeated Peppa Pig story might feel meaningful. True boredom, say watching paint dry, is unstimulating and rare.
Boredom should promote engaging and meaningful acts. Ignore it, and lasting boredom follows—linked to depression and anxiety. Since smartphones rose, lasting boredom has grown. Studies show students in China and the US report more boredom post-2010. We use phones to relieve boredom, but it backfires: checking socials worsens it. Bored workers reach for phones more, and then feel emptier.
Digital devices grab attention but lack depth. We plan five-minute checks, but get lost in unimportant details for hours. Americans spend 4+ hours daily on phones, 7+ online—wasting 17 adult years. Even tech lovers know this isn’t living.
Phone’s surface stimulation misses hard questions: “Why feel this ” “What’s needed ” When bored, resist instant relief. Accepting boredom briefly can reduce it. Ask yourself: entertainment, or purpose-connecting adventure, trying new things It might start a more stimulating, meaningful, and creative life.
12. What did Harvard and the University of Virginia experiment reveal
A. People tend to choose action over thinking.
B. People prefer being alone with their thoughts.
C. Most participants preferred to avoid electric shocks.
D. Half of the participants paid to skip the experiment.
13. What does the author illustrate by mentioning “Sudoku games” and “Peppa Pig story”
A. Meaningful tasks never cause boredom.
B. Different activities relieve boredom differently.
C. Some activities are both engaging and meaningful.
D. Boredom results from lack of engagement or meaning.
14. What is the possible result of using smartphones to relieve boredom
A. Short-term peace. B. Focused attention.
C. Long-term boredom. D. Failing mental health.
15. Which of the following serves as the best title for the text
A. Phones: A cure for Boredom, Not a Quick Fix B. Accept Boredom Instead of Phone Distractions
C. Boredom: A Signal, Not Something to Flee D. Escape Boredom Wisely, Not with Phones
第二节(共 5 小题;每小题 2.5 分,满分 12.5 分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Summer often brings more outdoor time, school breaks, and a laid-back atmosphere for many of us. ____16____. Here are some scientifically supported tips on preventing and treating heatstroke.
As reported by our climate team before, from June to August, warmer-than-average conditions are likely in much of the country. Many states are expected to see record-breaking temperatures. ____17____, constant exposure to heat can bring a variety of long-term health issues. Continuous exposure to heat over days and years can weaken the heart and kidneys, disturb sleep patterns, and pose challenges to mental health.
To safeguard yourself, allow your body time to adapt to the heat. According to Rebecca Stearns, the chief operating officer of the Corey Stringer Institute at the University of Connecticut, the initial 10 to 15 days of engaging in any new activity in a warm environment are crucial. ____18____.
Also, avoid outdoor exercise or other activities. If it can’t be avoided, taking breaks from the heat during heatwaves, even for a few hours, can offer protection. Although air conditioning and electric fans are helpful, they may not be accessible during power failure. In such cases, wetting the skin with water or visiting community-designated cooling centers can be effective alternatives.
____19____. Learn to identify the signs of heatstroke in yourself and others. Stearns pointed out that feeling unwell, weak, or confused are all “red flags”. Other signs to watch for in yourself and others include walking unsteadily, collapsing, or having difficulty coordinating (协调) movements.
Experts recommend immediate cooling if heatstroke is suspected, even before a full diagnosis. ____20____. Cold water immersion (浸没), where your entire body is put in iced water, is also a primary treatment method for heatstroke.
A. Some people intend to have a cool summer
B. It’s vital to be aware of the warning signs in people
C. In this period, activities should be carried out gradually
D. Because keeping drinking and locking water is essential
E. However, it also brings extreme heat and seasonal depression
F. You can apply ice wrapped in towels to areas like the neck or forehead
G. While extreme heat’s immediate threat to human health draws much attention
第三部分 语言运用(共两节,满分 30 分)
第一节(共 15 小题;每小题 1 分,满分 15 分)
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I thought I was ready to let go of possessions at the garage sale in my childhood home. My bedroom set was ____21____, but a woman only wanted the tiny rocking chair with a “Rock-a-bye Baby” music box. I’d spent countless ____22____ hours there, singing sweet songs to my beloved dolls (玩偶). Mom sold it for $2, yet once the woman ____23____, a pang of regret hit — I knew I had to ____24____ it.
I placed a newspaper ad and prayed for an ____25____, but heard nothing from the woman. My heart ____26____ every time the musical rocker appeared in an old family photo. How had I let it ____27____
Years later, at a yard sale, I spotted a slightly ____28____ face — the woman who’d bought the chair. She, an antiques ____29____, said she’d bought and sold many rockers, too many to ____30____ clearly.
I felt a ____31____ feeling in my chest. “This one was special — its music box played a ____32____ when rocked. I regret letting Mom sell it.”
“I remember! My daughter used it, but she’d want you to have it back,” she replied ____33____. Days later, the chair ____34____ to our playroom. Now, our grandchildren are calmed by its sweet music, just as I was as a ____35____, reliving those precious old days.
21. A. on display B. in place C. for sale D. under repair
22. A. available B. rushing C. challenging D. enjoyable
23. A. refused B. departed C. arrived D. invested
24. A. regain B. replace C. restore D. recycle
25. A. excuse B. agreement C. answer D. order
26. A. beat B. ached C. failed D. calmed
27. A. slip away B. break down C. show up D. sweep over
28. A. strange B. average C. distinguishing D. familiar
29. A. evaluator B. dealer C. maker D. collector
30. A. recall B. understand C. introduce D. recommend
31. A. pleasing B. relieved C. sinking D. scared
32. A. film B. story C. poem D. song
33. A. hesitantly B. rudely C. secretly D. warmly
34. A. stuck B. returned C. stretched D. approached
35. A. child B. seeker C. seller D. grandmother
第二节(共 10 小题;每小题 1.5 分,满分 15 分)
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
In the summer of 2018, then-18-year-old Hasanbayev Agabek from Turkmenistan started a journey to Xi’an, the capital of Shaanxi Province, with a ticket ____36____ (explore) the city. Seven years later, as a graduate of Xi’ an University of Electronic Science and Technology, he enjoys sharing China’s technological advancements with his hometown friends in fluent Chinese. His study abroad experience reshaped his understanding of China and transformed him ____37____ an active participant in the Belt and Road technological cooperation.
When Agabek set foot in China for the first time, the busy cityscape and convenient mobile payment systems in Xi’an ____38____ (challenge) his preconceptions. A friend’s ____39____ (recommend) drove his academic journey from Turkmenistan to Xi’an University’s computer science program. Overcoming language barriers and academic challenges, he has completed his undergraduate studies ____40____ continues his postgraduate education.
During his seven-year stay, Agabek immersed himself in campus life, ____41____ (serve) as the captain of the international college’s football team, participating in cultural ____42____ (activity) like writing Spring Festival couplets and making dumplings, and allowing ____43____ (he) to enjoy Xi’an’s cuisine. His travels across Shaanxi and beyond have exposed him to China’s diverse culture and history.
Agabek’s connection with China has led him to imagine settling in Xi’an. His journey has promoted ____44____ deep sense of belonging to a second homeland. Inspired by the Belt and Road Initiative, more Central Asian students like Agabek _____45_____ (draw) to China for its culture and technology so far, becoming ambassadors of cultural exchange and economic integration.
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分 40 分)
第一节(满分 15 分)
46. 假定你是校英文报“China in My Eyes”栏目的编辑李华,请给外教 Chris 写一封邮件约稿,内容包括:
1. 稿件内容;
2. 截稿期限。
注意:
1. 写作词数应为 80 左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Chris,
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Yours,
Li Hua
第二节(满分 25 分)
47. 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
On a small, beautiful coastal island, Lily, a 12-year-old girl, shared her life with her loving family and Coco, a rescued monkey with a playful light in his eyes. Lily found Coco as an injured baby monkey two years ago and nursed him back to health. Since then, the two had been inseparable, exploring the island’s thick forests and sandy beaches together.
One seemingly ordinary morning, as the sun cast a warm glow over the island, Lily and Coco were playing near the shore. Suddenly, Coco’s playful manner disappeared. His fur (软毛) stood on end, and he let out sharp cries. The usually calm monkey started pulling at Lily’s shirt with an urgency she had never seen before, his eyes wide with fear as he pointed towards the sea.
Lily looked out and was shocked. The water was falling at an alarming rate, exposing the ocean floor and leaving fish flopping (扑腾) helplessly. Remembering the tsunami (海啸) warnings from school, she felt a cold feeling run down her body. Without wasting a second, she grabbed Coco and started running towards the village, her heart pounding in her chest. Coco swung from branch to branch above her, screaming loudly to catch the villagers’ attention. Their combined efforts finally woke the sleepy town, and people began rushing to higher ground.
As the massive waves crashed onto the island, Lily and her family crowded in a strong hilltop house. But after two days, their food and clean water supplies were almost gone. Everyone was weak and scared. Coco, who had been quietly observing, suddenly jumped out of the window and disappeared into the forest.
Hours passed, and Lily began to worry. She paced restlessly around the room, her mind filled with terrifying thoughts. What if Coco had gotten lost in the dense forest Or what if he had encountered some wild animals Each passing minute felt like a life, and her anxiety grew with every tick of the clock.
注意:
1. 续写词数应为 150 左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Surprisingly, Coco returned, his fur dirty but his eyes determined.
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Finally, a rescue team arrived, surprised by their survival.
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英语答案
第一部分 听力(共两节,满分 30 分)
1-10 CBCCA BAACB 11-20 ACAAB BCBCA
第二部分 阅读(共两节,满分 50 分)
第一节(共 15 小题;每小题 2.5 分,满分 37.5 分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
【1~3 题答案】
【答案】1. B 2. B 3. A
B
【4~7 题答案】
【答案】4 D 5. B 6. C 7. A
C
【8~11 题答案】
【答案】8. D 9. C 10. A 11. C
D
【12~15 题答案】
【答案】12. A 13. D 14. C 15. B
第二节(共 5 小题;每小题 2.5 分,满分 12.5 分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
【16~20 题答案】
【答案】16. E 17. G 18. C 19. B 20. F
第三部分 语言运用(共两节,满分 30 分)
第一节(共 15 小题;每小题 1 分,满分 15 分)
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
【21~35 题答案】
【答案】21. C 22. D 23. B 24. A 25. C 26. B 27. A 28. D 29. B 30. A
31. C 32. D 33. D 34. B 35. A
第二节(共 10 小题;每小题 1.5 分,满分 15 分)
【36~45 题答案】
【答案】36. to explore
37. into 38. challenged
39. recommendation
40. and 41. serving
42. activities
43. himself
44. a 45. have been drawn
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分 40 分)
第一节(满分 15 分)
【46 题答案】
【答案】One possible version:
Dear Chris,
I’m Li Hua, the editor of the “China in My Eyes” column of our school English newspaper. I sincerely invite you to write an article for us.
We’d like you to share your unique insights into China, like its cultural traditions, technological advancements, or memorable personal experiences here. For instance, you could talk about your impressions of Chinese cuisine, or the excitement of celebrating Spring Festival with local families.
Could you please send it to me by June 30th I believe your writing filled with vivid details and personal touches, will surely inspire our readers. Best wishes!
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节(满分 25 分)
【47 题答案】
【答案】One possible version:
Surprisingly, Coco returned, his fur dirty but his eyes determined. He proudly dropped a pile of wild fruits at Lily’s feet and presented a small gourd (葫芦) filled with fresh water he had found in a hidden mountain stream. Over the next few days, the clever monkey made several more trips, risking his life to find food and water for the family. Lily noticed that Coco was growing weaker with each passing day. She carefully divided the small amount of food and water, making sure he ate his share. She would sit beside him, gently brushing his fur and whispering words of comfort.
Finally, a rescue team arrived, surprised by their survival. Lily clutched Coco tightly, tears streaming down her face. “He’s family,” she told the rescuers firmly, and they agreed to take Coco with them. Back on the mainland, as the islanders slowly rebuilt their homes, Lily and Coco’s story spread far and wide. Their extraordinary bond, strengthened in the face of disaster, became a powerful testament to the mutual support between humans and animals.